National Republican., 1887-10-17
ANIUSENIENTS.
NEW NATIONAL rnrArER.

NEW NATIONAL TllEATER.
That popular tragedian, Frederick Ward5
appears tonight in play that is said to be
one of the best In his repcrtoire-"Damon and
Pythias' and will present the following dur
ing this week; Tuesday, "Virginins;" Wei.
nesday matinee, "Delicate Ground and Kath-
crime and Petruchio''; Wednesday evening,
Galba, the Gladiator Thursday, "tiastOn
Cadol:' Friday, "Brutus, COR the Fall OF
Tarquin;' Saturday matinee, "Gastou Cadol;''
Saturday evening, king Richard H."
ALBAuGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Tonight Miss Kate CastletOn and her we'll
known company of comedians will appear at
this house. or the comedy, CRAZY Patch
but little needs TO be said II 10 simply string
OF musical absurdiies strung together for
laughing purposes only" Pretty Kate's sup
iNfactory, and altogether, iirstrate perform
ance may be. looked for with confidence.
SUCCESS OF ROBERT l.. DOWNING.
Robert L. Downing, "our Bob" has so TAR
had season of continuous victories; the New
York press was loud in its praises OF him, aud
now the Cincinnati papers are saying verl
pleasant things of his geaius The Cincinnati
Enquirer OF the llth instant says; "Amid the
many new stars who have appeared upon the
theatrical ornament in the last few years non
shine with the luster of Robert Downing, tns
taEedian. He has in MS career shown what
pluck, energy, and ability can accomplish. II
required nerve for any man TO undertake the
role of Spartacus, in which the llmented John
Mccullough was the undlsputed ideal. Robt
DONlluH WehIs WIN hOnOt tue mamie laQ
aside by John Mccullough. He Is the na,ural
and worthy successor Of tho great tragedau
Speaking OF the same performance the CIR
meTctdI Gd-df6 said ut awakened such ap-
pause as has not been heard at the grand
opera house this season. II came alike from
phrquet and galleIy-sinGere, and honest AMI
powerful In every quarter, Al the conclusion
Of the third act-the arena scene-it surpassel
description, and as the curtain rose to permi
the star to acknowledge the great honor SHOWN
him. magnificent floral trophy, u gift from
the ElEs, was passed over the iOO.llghts ani
presented 10 him. This came as n fitting r..
lnenbThnce irOm his brothers of ClncinnAt
Ledge. The iOwers beautiful as they were,
however, and as gracefully rs they were pre-.
tented had little to do with the enthusiasm
aroused. Mr. Downing's acting alone awdk-
ened That
HAERIs's BIJoU THEATRR.
An elaborate production Of "Passion's slave
will be given this week At this popular house.
MIR. Winnett's company IS said to be very good
and the scenic mechanism has been highly
praised by the press. Fortress Monroe figures
COnsnicuously In one scene, and the beautiful
effects caused by the hues Of the setting sun
giving place to The silytry CLEANS Of the rising
moon have been thesubjecs much applause.
KERNAS's THEATER,
The enormous show that Reilly ,G Wood
have on the road this season Will open here
tonight, The performers are Of the highest
gfOde OF variety artist and tho house will doubt.
les be packed the whole week through. The
Nelson iamily Of 9crObats tSiX in number,
D'Alvini, tho mngician the Roman glldiatOrs,
Bobby GaylOr Mile, ForRardus. Chesikitchi,
the japanese COntOrlOnist; Miss Florence
Miller, vocalist and dancer Mile Costello the
clog dancer, rat Reilly, the world renowned,
anu most ol others are down on the bill